There have been a couple of scams recently with someone claiming to be from (for example) EDF and gaining access to the property of a generally elderly person. But then a second person arrives claiming to be a police officer who has been alerted that a person suspected of theft was seen entering the house. The victim is relieved that the larceny has been avoided and relaxes vigilance. The "officer" then searches the house looking for "missing" items, obviously picking up what he can.
Advice from police is never to allow people into your home uninvited and to ask for, and if necessary seek verification of the identity.
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